Category: Hunting

Hunters Harvest 92,553 Deer During 2025-2026 Seasons

Decreased deer harvest reflects impact of abundant mast statewide and EHD  outbreak in western counties CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West...

WVDNR Announces Winners of 2025 Big Buck Photo Contest

Grand prize winner will receive a lifetime license, others to get a state forest cabin stay or prize package CHARLESTON,...

WVDNR to sponsor West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show

WVDNR officials will provide free trophy buck mount scoring in Charleston CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...

Mountaineer Heritage Season Returns January

Hunters need a 2026 license to participate in special season for deer, bear and turkey CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West...

WVDNR Reminds Hunters to Submit Big Buck Photos by Jan. 9

Photo Contest prizes include a lifetime hunting license, state park cabin stays and Bass Pro Shops packages CHARLESTON, W.Va. —...

WVDNR reminds hunters, anglers to purchase licenses, stamps for 2026 seasons

Purchasing licenses and stamps supports wildlife conservation statewide CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today...

WVDNR Reports Buck Firearms Season Harvest Numbers

Decreased harvest of 33,775 antlered deer reflects impact of abundant mast statewide and EHD in western counties CHARLESTON, W.Va. —...

WVDNR Reports 2025 Fall Turkey Harvest Numbers

Statewide total of 537 birds reflects impact of weather, brood success and abundant mast CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia...

Buyer’s Guide: 2026 West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Licenses

Find the Perfect West Virginia Hunting and Fishing License A West Virginia hunting and fishing license is your ticket to...

Gov. Morrissey Declares November Wild Game Meat Donation Month

Proclamation promotes WVDNR’s Hunters Helping the Hungry Program CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today...